Before my teen years, I was losing my hearing pretty quickly, and I was getting very, very angry. I was beginning to become an angry person because of that.

Percussion is the most adaptable family of instruments. The biggest challenge is to project percussion in a lyrical way.

I walk into a kids' store, and it's amazing, the types of instruments - little squeaky things, rattling things, spinning tops.

There are many collaborations I'd like to explore. One is to co-write a rap concerto with Eminem.

I think I can only help to expose percussion to all sorts of people. The balance between the lighter and more serious side is important.

A lot of things which come with a high profile will always be criticised one way or another.

I like the sparkle of the vibraphone.